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HY62 HSF

2012 BMW 5 Series

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2022
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

147,536 mi
Last recorded147,536 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2021
Typical for 2012 BMW 5 Series88,264 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY62 HSF
MakeBMW
Model5 Series
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2021 147,536 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail in centre of tyre ()

both front inner brake pads getting low 2to3 mm

Fail 18 Jun 2021 147,536 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended not attached as intended anchor bolt missing (7.1.2 (d))

Central Items removed from driver's view prior to test mirror ()

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre nail in centre of tyre ()

both front inner brake pads getting low 2to3 mm

Pass 26 May 2020 125,704 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 105,587 miles

front windscreen chipped

Fail 20 Jun 2019 105,584 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front windscreen chipped

Pass 21 Jun 2018 82,945 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2018 82,929 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on the limit worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 May 2017 63,559 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2016 55,941 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

rear tyres getting low

slight wear on all brake discs

Pass 21 Sep 2015 40,479 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 5 Series?

Based on 944,163 MOT tests across 122,930 vehicles.

80.5%
Pass Rate
8,163
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
122,930
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 25,557
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 14,960
Brake pipe excessively corroded 12,202
parking brake recording little or no effort 7,953
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 7,589
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HY62 HSF is a 2012 BMW 5 Series in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 2012 BMW 5 Series models, the average MOT pass rate is 81.8% with a typical mileage of 88,264 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 5 Series fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 25,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HY62 HSF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 5 Series typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 14 years old, this BMW 5 Series is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HY62 HSF registered?

HY62 HSF is a 2012 BMW 5 Series, first registered on 31 October 2012.

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